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Eons later, the First War began between the [[Sebuuk]] and [[Sherok]]. Tainted by Malis, the Sebuuk sought to purge the Sherok and subvert the Divine Order by opening Yedistren to other spirits. The war, fought with bladed weapons and raw brutality, devastated [[Yedistren]]. In the aftermath, the Sebuuk were sealed within [[Gozog'nok]]. With the Sherok crippled, the [[First-Flames]] created new species to repopulate the war-torn [[Yedistren]]. Essential the [[Sebuuk]] got what they wanted after all. | Eons later, the First War began between the [[Sebuuk]] and [[Sherok]]. Tainted by Malis, the Sebuuk sought to purge the Sherok and subvert the Divine Order by opening Yedistren to other spirits. The war, fought with bladed weapons and raw brutality, devastated [[Yedistren]]. In the aftermath, the Sebuuk were sealed within [[Gozog'nok]]. With the Sherok crippled, the [[First-Flames]] created new species to repopulate the war-torn [[Yedistren]]. Essential the [[Sebuuk]] got what they wanted after all. | ||
== The Elder | == The Elder Valorêin Rebellion == | ||
Following the dominion of the [[First-Flames]], the [[High | Following the dominion of the [[First-Flames]], the [[High Valorêin]] initiated a rebellion. This uprising was short-lived but nearly resulted in the g''enocide'' of the [[Sherok]]. Upon breaching the Council Chambers, the First-Flames cursed the High Valorêin for their defiance, marking the abrupt end of their insurrection. Despite this, war would soon return to [[Yedistren]]. | ||
== The One War == | == The One War == | ||
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* '''Explosives''': Fragmentation, kinetic, and nanite-based munitions are widely deployed. | * '''Explosives''': Fragmentation, kinetic, and nanite-based munitions are widely deployed. | ||
* '''Melee Weapons''': Plasma-infused blades are standard. Elite warriors use swords forged from [[Celestial Metal|Celestial Metals]], surpassing plasma in cutting power and effectiveness against [[Malisik]]. | * '''Melee Weapons''': Plasma-infused blades are standard. Elite warriors use swords forged from [[Celestial Metal|Celestial Metals]], surpassing plasma in cutting power and effectiveness against [[Malisik]]. | ||
* ''' | * '''Valorêin Weapons''': [[Valorêin]] warriors employ immense war bows requiring their incredible strength—silent, precise, and deadly at range. | ||
=== Malisik === | === Malisik === | ||
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=== Cyberware === | === Cyberware === | ||
Cybernetic replacements for limbs or internal organs. Highly invasive and spiritually controversial among some species—especially the [[ | Cybernetic replacements for limbs or internal organs. Highly invasive and spiritually controversial among some species—especially the [[Valorêin]]. | ||
=== Malisik Usage === | === Malisik Usage === | ||
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== Tactics == | == Tactics == | ||
=== | === Valorêin === | ||
* Masters of all forms of combat: close-quarters, ranged, and stealth. | * Masters of all forms of combat: close-quarters, ranged, and stealth. | ||
* Shrouding armor and cloaks render them nearly invisible. | * Shrouding armor and cloaks render them nearly invisible. | ||
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* Their campaigns led directly to the creation of the Free Species Space Navies. | * Their campaigns led directly to the creation of the Free Species Space Navies. | ||
== | == Valorêin Warfare Philosophy == | ||
* Ancient [[ | * Ancient [[Valorêin]] fought nude, relying on their extraordinary physiology and regeneration. | ||
* Introduction of Malisik prompted use of armor: first padded, then metal, and eventually powered armor. | * Introduction of Malisik prompted use of armor: first padded, then metal, and eventually powered armor. | ||
* | * Valorêin reject [[Cyberware]] except in cases of extreme injury. | ||
* [[Pyrokinesis]] was once common among the High | * [[Pyrokinesis]] was once common among the High Valorêin, but the [[Curse]] reduced psionic ability in later generations. | ||
== Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||